Blown Glass with Silver Leaf Figurines, 'Nativity in the Andes' (set of 7)

The birth of Jesus is a joyous occasion, inspiring this endearing nativity scene by Luis Seclen. The Holy Family is accompanied by the three Wise Men and an angel, each crafted by hand with traditional blown glass techniques. Seclen adorns them with silver leaf, achieving an admirable effect.

The very nature of hand-blown glass artistry implies the possibility of miniscule air bubbles and/ or slight imperfections. This is part of the charm of this art form, for it ensures that no two pieces will ever be identical.